Intro

To ease the stress, you can:

Volker describes his experience after prostate cancer surgery

How fatigue can affect daily living

To wind down, try:

Learn more about exercising to cope with fatigue during prostate cancer.

How can you fend off fatigue during treatment?

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Learn how prostate cancer and fatigue can affect everyday life and your relationships—and some tips on how to manage it.

The impact of fatigue during prostate cancer

How to manage fatigue in relationships and everyday life after prostate cancer treatment

"I’ve been working on myself in other ways to compensate for the fact that I don’t have that same feeling of manhood...it’s like there’s something lost, there’s something gone, there’s something missing."

Grief is part of recovery

Partners may feel:

"I didn’t think it would matter to me...but it matters... I was quite sad that our sex life had changed... It was like a mourning..."

Partners feel grief after prostate cancer, too

How does grief impact your relationship after prostate cancer?

How do you work through grief together?

Is it normal to feel grief during sex? 

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It’s normal to feel grief during recovery from prostate cancer treatment. Acknowledging how you feel and getting support can help with recovery. 

Dealing with anger, grief and emotions during sex after prostate cancer

Can You Have Sex During Radiation Therapy?

"I had some blood in my semen at first—which was a worry, for sure. But it settled down after about 6 weeks and I don’t have it anymore."

Before sex

During sex

"…we talked about how it may be unpleasant but once we had a few things to help with the odour it was grand."

Sex after prostate radiation treatment

Sex after radiation therapy and chemo 

Sex after radiation and hormone therapy

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Sex after radiation for prostate cancer can be a sensitive topic for men and their partners. Understanding potential challenges can help you navigate this. 

Can you have sex after radiation therapy?

Radiation and sex: learn how prostate cancer radiation therapy can affect your sex life.

5 ways to care for your own mental health

5 ways to care for your mental health as a couple

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Paying attention to your mental wellbeing can help you better cope with changes to your sexual health after prostate cancer treatment.

Mental health tips for sexual recovery after prostate cancer

5 mental health tips to improve your sex life after prostate cancer

Why does leaking urine happen after prostate cancer surgery?

What can you do about urine leakage during sex?

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"I seem to leak a bit just before orgasm, it has got better as my incontinence has improved. We’ve got used to it."

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Worried about leaking urine when you’re aroused or have an orgasm? Here are tips to ensure this doesn’t spoil your sexual experience

Leaking urine when having sex after prostate cancer surgery

Leaking urine when having sex after a prostatectomy

Types of penile implants

How do penile implants work?

How effective are penile implants?

Choosing a penile implant

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Penile implants can help you get erections back after prostate cancer surgery. Learn about the different types and if implants are a good choice for you. 

Using penile implants after prostate cancer surgery

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How does ED medication work?

How to get ED medication

Deciding which ED treatments you’re interested in

Other options for ED treatment

Remember:

ED treatment timeline: a month-by-month guide

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Understand the pros and cons of different ED treatments after prostate cancer, so you can choose what’s right for you.

Erectile dysfunction medication and devices: choosing what’s right for you

Understanding chemotherapy and its effects on sexual health

Can you have sex while on chemo?

Can you have unprotected sex after chemotherapy? 

How long does chemo stay in sperm?

To navigate these challenges, it may help to: 

What is the emotional impact of chemo on sex and intimacy? 

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Chemo will affect your body in a number of ways, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of intimacy. Find out how to stay safe during sex after chemotherapy.

Can you have sex after chemotherapy for prostate cancer?

Sex after chemotherapy: keeping a healthy sex life after prostate cancer

What is a penis pump?

Do penis pumps work?

How exactly do vacuum erection devices work?

Benefits of using penis pumps

What are some drawbacks of penis pumps?

So, what can you do to prepare for sex?

Using vacuum erection devices to get an erection: tips for success 

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Tips for getting erections after a radical prostatectomy with vacuum pumps. Find out how they work, pros and cons, and if they are a good option.

Using a penis pump to get an erection after prostate cancer surgery

Using a penis pump to get an erection after radical prostatectomy

Sensate focus exercises can help you:

How can sensate focus exercises help

Keep in mind:

How to do sensate focus exercises

Did you know?

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Learn how sensate focus exercises can help you and your partner reconnect sexually after prostate cancer treatment.

Using sensate focus exercises to reclaim sex and intimacy after prostate cancer treatment

Using sensate focus exercises to reclaim sex and intimacy after prostate cancer

What happens to us sexually as we age? 

What kinds of sexual problems can older adults face, especially after prostate cancer?

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There can be benefits to sex and intimacy that come with age, despite any changes experienced after prostate cancer treatment. 

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Adapting to using erection medications and devices 

"This way we have the best of both worlds, we can enjoy natural and spontaneous non-intercourse sex and then when we miss the feeling of penetrative sex, we use the injection."

Penile injections can be part of your toolbox

Using a sex prescription

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Wondering if sex after prostate cancer treatment can be spontaneous? Learn to adapt to new ways of having erections without losing the passion

Spontaneous sex after prostate cancer treatment 

Spontaneous sex after prostate cancer: coping with changes and keeping the passion

What kinds of sexual problems can older adults face?

Good sex is still possible when you’re older, even if it’s different. 

Consider setting goals for your sex life after prostate cancer

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Keeping your sex life strong while getting older

Sex and prostate cancer: keeping your sex life strong while getting older

How do penile injections work?

How long does it take for penile injections to work? 

You might experience:

But penile injections are usually considered when: 

How long do penile injections last? 

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Pros and cons of using penile injections, how they work and when to use them after prostate cancer surgery.

Using penile injections for ED after prostate cancer surgery

How do MUSE suppositories give you an erection?

Side effects of MUSE suppositories

Using urethral suppositories for ED: tips for success

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Learn how urethral suppositories for ED work and the best way to use them when you want to have sex.

Urethral suppositories for ED after prostate cancer treatment 

Urethral suppositories for ED: using MUSE after prostate cancer treatment 

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer compared to other treatments

"My partner kept reassuring me that it doesn’t matter but it did to me. I did try the pump. My penis felt cold and strange, but it did help."

"For months I thought my sex life was over and I would never orgasm again. I was playing around in the shower and low and behold ACTION! It was an incredible feeling."

"The gradual change to my erections was strange, I feel less like wanting sex now but I know I will be finished with this hormonal treatment soon and I use the pump to give my penis some exercise. It might be a waste of time but I feel I’m doing something."

"With all the changes to your body, breast growth seems like a small thing to worry about, but it is so uncomfortable. It helped when I had some daily exercise."

"My energy levels go up and down, but I try and take things slowly, and take advantage of the times I feel like I have more energy. We now have cuddles in the bed in the morning."

Side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer

Impact of hormone therapy on desire and sensitivity

Coping with sexual changes

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Hormone treatment can affect sexual function, but there are ways to lead a fulfilling sex life. Find out more about sex after hormone therapy.

Navigating sex after hormone therapy for prostate cancer 

Intro 

Masturbating and orgasms are good for your erections

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Experiencing erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer? Doctors recommend masturbation for ED recovery. Find out why it's beneficial and how it helps rehabilitation.

Masturbation for ED: getting pleasure after prostate cancer treatment

The goal of penile rehabilitation is to help you:

What is penile rehabilitation? 

Penile rehabilitation exercises

Why is penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer surgery important?

When can I start penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer surgery?

How long should I do penile rehabilitation for?

Tips for supporting a partner doing penile rehabilitation

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After prostate cancer treatment penile rehabilitation can help improve erections. Learn what is involved and when to do it.

Penile rehabilitation after a radical prostatectomy

Penile rehabilitation after a radical prostatectomy (surgery)

Not communicating can lead to:

Why it’s so hard for some guys (and couples) to open up 

Why you should talk with your partner about sex 

4 things to cover when talking about sex 

Getting ready for a good conversation

Conversation starters

Write a question

Current activity

Future activity 

Use conversation starters to open up

Talking with your partner about erection troubles

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It can feel awkward talking about sex after prostate cancer treatment. Here are tips and activities for starting the conversation with your partner.

How to talk to your partner about sex after prostate cancer

Sex after prostate cancer: communicating with your partner or spouse

Physical changes after surgery

Changes in sexual well-being

Your sex life after prostate removal: what to expect

Sex after radical prostatectomy: how soon can you get back to it?

Dealing with painful sex after radical prostatectomy

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After a radical prostatectomy, sex will likely undergo some changes. We answer your questions about sex after prostate cancer surgery.

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Having sex after radical prostatectomy

Can prostate cancer surgery affect you sexually

Trouble getting an erection 

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So, what can you do? 

Talk to your partner about your sex drive

Talk to your doctor

Look ahead

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Recovering from prostate cancer? Learn what you can do to get in the mood for sex and have enjoyable sexual encounters, with or without an erection.

Boosting your sex drive after prostate cancer surgery

Sex after prostate cancer: how to boost your sex drive

What do I need for a sex date?

Sex can still be amazing after prostate cancer. Plan the experience you want and explore different ways of having sexual pleasure.

Plan a sex date and prioritize your sex life after prostate cancer

Prostate cancer and sexless marriage: how planning a sex date can help

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